TİM Continues its Virtual Trade Delegations with Ghana

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) continues its Virtual Trade Delegation programs with Ghana to reduce the effects of Covid-19 on exports. TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle stated that there are efforts to establish a logistics distribution base in Ghana within the framework of the sectoral cluster formed by a significant part of the industrial industrialists, “Within the scope of the Africa Expansion Policy, rapid progress has been achieved in many areas such as trade, investments, cultural projects, security, and development projects, especially political relations with the countries of the region. Together we will see the result of our initiatives for the logistics center to be established in Ghana in the coming days to meet the increasing demand for our products in Africa most appropriate and efficient way” he said.

Export Record for the Sale of Fruit and Vegetables To The World

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Chairman İsmail Gülle said that despite the conditions of the pandemic, annual exports of fruit and vegetable products increased by 8.8 percent to $1 billion 683 million, breaking a record. Emphasizing that the sector has been able to increase its exports in 10 of the 12 months, İsmail Gülle said, “The 5 countries, where we export the most, Germany, the United States, Iraq, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, became. As long as we maintain this momentum, we will complete 2021 with new records.”

Exporters Conveyed Their Demands and Proposals in Agriculture to Minister Pakdemirli

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Consultation and Agricultural Consultants meeting was held with the participation of Agriculture and Forestry Minister Bekir Pakdemirli. At the meeting held online, exporters shared their demands and suggestions about the agricultural sector.

Türkiye Innovation Week, Which Will Sail To New Horizons, Begins

The 8th Türkiye Innovation Week, organized by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) since 2012 with the coordination of the Ministry of Commerce and held online on December 25-26 due to the pandemic this year, started with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and 6 ministries. In the 8th Türkiye Innovation Week which will sail to new horizons, it was presented the world-famous speakers, industry giants, owners of groundbreaking technological inventions, innovation stakeholders, success stories, innovation-oriented projects and, panels in which will be handled innovation in a multifaceted way. The event, which was attended by Instagram Co-Founder Mike Krieger and futurist scientist Ray Kurzweil, who specializes in the technologies of the future, was brought together with millions of people using special technology methods. Emphasizing the importance of innovation and Türkiye Innovation Week in his speech at the opening ceremony, TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle said, “We will reach a much wider audience this year in our Türkiye Innovation Week, which we carried out on the virtual platform by signing a principle in the world. Innovation is already a tradition, fact, and a necessity of this geography. As Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stated that “Success on the road to civilization depends on innovation”. As we have always said, exports will rise with innovation, Türkiye will rise with exports. Export is our future; innovation is our assurance. There are no obstacles that can stand in the way of innovation.”

TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle: Automotive Sector Catches Pre-Pandemic Export Figures

İsmail Gülle, Chairman of Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), said at the opening of Türkiye's first 3D Virtual Automotive Fair 'Auto Expo Türkiye 2020', “In November, when restrictions started again in our important markets and consumption decreased significantly in some sectors, our automotive sector exported 2 billion 698 million dollars. Even though it was 0.3 percent compared to the same month last year, it was very important that the sector exports increased and quickly captured the pre-pandemic export figures. The exports of this sector and its share of all our total exports were 16.8 percent. We continue to walk confidently to $165.9 billion, our total export target for 2020.”

A Cooperation Between TİM And THY to Boost Exports

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) has signed an important cooperation agreement with Turkish Airlines for discounted air cargo transportation to increase the use of air cargo and reduce logistics costs of the exporter within the scope of the export mobilization. With the cooperation, Turkish Cargo, the logistics brand of THY, will apply a discount of up to 30 percent in the transportation of Turkish export products by air cargo to 28 destinations in 22 countries. It stated, could be reached a total of more than $5 billion in additional export revenue thanks to cooperation. TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle, “Türkiye will rise with exports and exports will rise on the wings of THY. Turkish Cargo also gave important support to the perception of ‘Reliable Supplier Port Türkiye' by successfully shouldering the logistical burden of exports during the most challenging period of the global pandemic.” he said.

TİM organized South Africa Virtual Trade Delegation

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), to reduce Covid-19 effects on exports, continues with South Africa its Virtual Trade Delegation programs. TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle said, “In the first 10 months of 2020, when world trade contracted significantly due to the pandemic, our steel exports to South Africa were 134 percent; our chemicals exports are 73 percent; our cereal sector exports increased by 29 percent. In the short term, our goal is to increase Türkiye's share with advanced marine logistics in both countries.

TİM presented the roadmap to President Erdoğan in the new export campaign

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) presented the roadmap and action plan to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who initiated the process of reforming the economy, regarding the new export mobilization. TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle, “Türkiye began its export adventure with 35 billion dollars, with together our President. Today we are advancing to the export target of $200 billion. We have upgraded Türkiye with exports, and we will continue to upgrade. We did not evade from the responsibility during difficult times, will never evade in the coming period” he said.

Export and Business Advice From Successful Businesswomen at 'Women Export Talks'

New Export Mobilization from the TİM to the New Economic Reform

Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) has launched a new mobilization of exports after the economic reform announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. TİM met with Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu on logistics, which constitutes the most important element of exports, regarding the new era.